Retail Communications Manager Transformation
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Job Summary
Salary: Competitive plus comprehensive benefits package
Grade: 3A
Reporting Line: Head of Retail & Partner Comms
Contract Type: 18 month FTC
Location: Wood Street London/Hybrid
Closing Date: 14th October
As a Retail Communications Manager you will join us on an exciting journey undertaking a high-impact role responsible for creating and delivering communications for a portfolio of key transformation initiatives across our retail and partnership network on an 18 month contract. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring colleagues Postmasters and stakeholders are informed engaged and inspired through clear compelling and audience-focused communications.
You will be working collaboratively with senior stakeholders project teams retail operations and corporate communications colleagues to develop and deliver integrated communication campaigns that support business priorities drive engagement and help bring our transformation roadmap to life. Using audience insight innovative communication techniques and strong storytelling skills you will ensure key messages land effectively across a variety of digital and traditional channels.
This role offers you a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on one of the UKs most recognised brands shaping how transformation is communicated across our network while supporting our vision of creating a thriving Post Office for every community. You will influence strategic initiatives drive continuous improvement and help strengthen engagement with our Postmasters and colleagues during a period of significant change.
How our people behave is as important to Post Office as what is delivered. The Retail Communications Manager will role model the Post Office behaviours and demonstrate a Postmaster First mindset.
Our business is changing and we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed to help us achieve our ambitious goals. Beyond a competitive salary we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 27.5 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 2 years) plus bank holidays
- Up to 18% on target bonus opportunity
- Annual car allowance
- Generous pension scheme with minimum 10% employer contribution
- Access to 24/7 digital GP services and our Employee Assistance Programme
- 6 x Life assurance and income protection after 12 months service
- Over 400 online courses mentoring apprenticeships and development programmes
- Access to our benefits platform for exclusive discounts & savings
To be successful in this role you will have demonstrable experiencecreating and delivering Communications for multi-site stores within Retail.
As a Retail Communications Manager you will ideally have experience with large scale Transformation within addition to this the ideal candidate will have:
- Strong writing and communication skills and the ability to take a corporate comms message and translate to a wider in store audience
- Substantial experience in establishing successful cross-functional stakeholder relationships
- Demonstrable experience of delivering projects to achieve key objectives
- Excellent influencing and communication skills with the ability to utilise a range of techniques to deliver messages effectively make an impact and drive a successful outcome
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders and leaders to build support for functional plans and activity
- Strong commercial business acumen and ability to make data-driven business decisions
At Post Office Ltd were proud to be at the heart of communities across the UK upheld by the dedication and service of our postmasters. We offer essential services that people rely on every day from parcels and banking to identity and government services. While we continue to evolve with digital innovation our commitment to personal face-to-face service remains core to who we are.
Our journey is one of reflection growth and meaningful change. Were looking for people who think differently. Those with resilience purpose and a deep sense of responsibility to our postmasters partners and the communities they serve. If youre driven by the chance to make a real impact and help shape a future built on progress and integrity wed love to hearfrom you. For more details visit
Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. While weve outlined key skills above we recognise that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
As a Disability Confident Employer we recognise the value people with disabilities can bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process or would like further details on the job description please contact
Were thrilled by your interest in this opportunity and truly value every application we receive. Please note the advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. Unfortunately were unable to provide individual feedback on all submissions.
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